The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
166.8 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.92 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CLHA
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
78.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft